Norwood, South Australia -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/11/2014 -- Thanks to economic changes over the last several years, the requirements for obtaining a mortgage have also changed to lower risks to lenders and bring more stability to the market. Mortgage Brokers in Adelaide, a site dedicated to connecting loan-seekers with mortgage lenders, has released information about what to expect when seeking one of these home loans. By learning what to expect in advance, people can be sure that they're ready to proceed with their goals.

"The down payment is one of the most basic requirements for getting a mortgage in Adelaide," said Ben E. of Mortgage Brokers in Adelaide. "The minimum requirement is 10 percent, but only five percent of that actually goes towards the price of the house. The other five percent takes care of the stamp fees. Another requirement is that the down payment must come from 'real savings' - savings that can be proved to have been made over time. Many people think this requirement is strange, but it's important to lenders because it shows that the applicant is capable of saving up money over time."

Other points that greatly increase the likelihood of being approved for a loan include employment stability and an established pattern of good financial management. "Even if an applicant hates his or her job, it's important not to switch positions until after the mortgage is approved. This will let lenders see a longer period of employment at the same company, which they equate with financial stability. Once the mortgage is obtained, however, borrowers can feel free to change jobs as they wish."

Even though the basic requirements for mortgages are generally the same, it's important to remember that specific lenders and mortgage brokers are not. The best mortgage brokers are also credit advisers, and will match clients with lenders whose products can best meet the clients' long-term objectives. Someone who wants to keep payments low, for example, will need a different set of mortgage terms than one who earns a substantial amount of money and wants to get the mortgage paid off as fast as possible. Good mortgage brokers also deal with a wide variety of lenders, including those who don't have as stringent of requirements as Australia's four big banks.

"Many people who are just entering the market may wonder how to find a mortgage broker," Ben E. noted. "Our site offers an easy way to do just that. We connect people with MFAA Approved Credit Advisers, who are brokers that deal with over 30 different lenders. This gives would-be borrowers access to a wide variety of options and saves them from having to call broker after broker in order to find a good one."

About Mortgage Brokers in Adelaide
Mortgage Brokers in Adelaide offers a large amount of information about the requirements for getting a mortgage, tips for avoiding mistakes prior to or during the application process, and what to look for in a mortgage broker. It also connects would-be borrowers with qualified mortgage brokers who also serve as credit advisers during the mortgage-seeking and application processes.